Austrocordulia refracta is a species of dragonfly in the family Austrocorduliidae. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Commonly known as the eastern hawk, it is a medium-sized, dull brown dragonfly endemic to eastern Australia. Its natural habitat includes streams and pools.
Etymology The genus name Austrocordulia combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with Cordulia, a genus name derived from Greek κορδύλη (kordylē, “club” or “cudgel”), alluding to the clubbed shape of the abdomen in males.
The species name refracta is derived from the Latin refractus ("bent back" or "broken"), referring to the peculiarly bent appearance of the male appendages.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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